Create sophisticated shortened URLs with advanced targeting and tracking capabilities using the BioURL.link API
Overview
This n8n workflow provides a powerful webhook-based URL shortening service that integrates with BioURL.link's comprehensive link management platform. Transform any long URL into a smart, trackable short link with advanced targeting features through a simple HTTP POST request.
Key Features
- Smart URL Shortening: Create custom short URLs with optional passwords and expiry dates
- Geo-targeting: Redirect users to different URLs based on their geographic location
- Device Targeting: Serve different content to iPhone, Android, or other device users
- Language Targeting: Customize redirects based on user language preferences
- Deep Linking: Automatically redirect mobile users to app store or native apps
- Custom Meta Tags: Set custom titles, descriptions, and images for social media sharing
- Analytics & Tracking: Integrate tracking pixels and campaign parameters
- Splash Pages: Create branded landing pages before redirects
How It Works
- Webhook Trigger: Send a POST request to the
/shorten-link
endpoint
- API Integration: Workflow processes the request and calls BioURL.link's API
- Response: Returns the shortened URL with all configured features
Setup Requirements
- BioURL.link account and API key
- Replace
"Bearer YOURAPIKEY"
in the HTTP Request node with your actual API key
- Customize the JSON body parameters as needed for your use case
Use Cases
- Marketing campaigns with geo-specific landing pages
- Mobile app promotion with automatic app store redirects
- A/B testing with device or language-based targeting
- Social media sharing with custom preview metadata
- Time-sensitive promotions with expiry dates
- Password-protected internal links
Technical Details
- Trigger: Webhook (POST to
/shorten-link
)
- API Endpoint:
https://biourl.link/api/url/add
- Response: Complete shortened URL data
- Authentication: Bearer token required
Perfect for marketers, developers, and businesses needing advanced URL management capabilities beyond basic shortening services.